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Home Baking from Scratch

Home Baking from Scratch

Whether you're already comfortable in the kitchen or still trying to boost your confidence, I'm here to show you that baking from scratch can be easy and approachable. With a focus on gluten-free baking, I share well-tested and mouthwatering recipes for all your favorites, from breakfast to dessert.

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Citrus Season Recipes

Make the most of citrus season with these bright, flavor-packed recipes.

  • A fully assembled Disaronno sour with a frothy top, garnished with a cocktail cherry and lemon twist.
    Disaronno Sour (Amaretto Sour Cocktail)
  • Overhead view of strips of candied orange peel on a safety grater, surrounded by more oranges and peel cuttings.
    DIY: Candied Orange Peel
  • Overhead view of muffins on mini plates, surrounded by fresh lemons and poppy seeds.
    Glazed Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins {gluten-free option}
  • Juice shots surrounded by ingredients against a grey background.
    Ginger turmeric shots {refined sugar-free}
  • A cucumber mule served in a rocks glass with a cucumber ribbon.
    Fresh Cucumber Mule (Moscow Mule Recipe)
  • A cupcake with a bowl of orange-infused sparkling sugar in the background.
    Chocolate Orange Cupcakes
  • A bundt cake made with kumquats on a wire rack, partially sliced.
    Kumquat Cake
  • Candied kumquats in a glass jar with a small metal spoon.
    DIY: Candied Kumquats

What's Trending

Dive into my most popular blog posts here! You'll find a mix of my top recipes for iced coffee, cocktails, and DIY treats.

  • Simple syrup in a glass jar, with a cup of brown sugar in the background.
    Brown Sugar Simple Syrup
  • Iced latte in a clear tumbler with a metal straw.
    Easy Iced Spanish Latte
  • Espresso martini garnished with coffee beans and a bottle of Baileys in the background.
    Baileys Irish Cream Espresso Martini
  • Front view of a hand holding a jar of caramel sauce against a light pink background.
    DIY: Caramel sauce with milk (no butter, no cream)
  • Lemon peel candy on a safety grater with a knife and fresh lemon slices.
    DIY: Candied Lemon Peel
  • Close up of a muffin with the paper liner partially removed and bananas in the background.
    Easy Banana Protein Muffins
  • Carmel being stirred into an iced coffee against a grey backdrop.
    Easy caramel iced coffee
  • A serving of pear crumble in a shallow bowl, topped with ice cream.
    Easy Pear Crumble

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  • Syrup in a glass container with a spoon.
    Honey Syrup
  • A latte in a clear mug garnished with brown sugar, with decorative pumpkins in the background.
    Brown Sugar Latte
  • A muffin on a piece of parchment, with individual blackberries scattered nearby.
    Blackberry Muffins with Crumble Topping
  • Raspberry Champagne Float
  • Cream swirling into an iced coffee soda in a glass tumbler.
    Fizzy Coffee Soda
  • Six cupcakes on a round white marble board with a small bowl of sprinkles in the background.
    Super Moist Chocolate Fudge Cupcakes
  • Sliced brownies set over parchment paper on top of a wire cooling rack.
    Mini Egg Brownies
  • Cookies scattered over a safety grater set atop a sheet of crinkled parchment.
    Thick and Chewy Gluten Free Chocolate Cookies

Hi! I'm Alexandra Azary

Most people call me Alex!

I love to bake, and I want to help you love it too. Because of that, I've been sharing my favorite sweet treats here since 2011. My goal is to give you from-scratch recipes that are easy to follow, fit into a busy schedule, and always taste delicious. With plenty of gluten-free and dairy-free options included, my hope is that no matter your diet or skill level, you'll find a new go-to recipe!

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recipes by diet

Following a special diet? I've got ya covered...

  • Gluten-Free
  • Dairy-free
  • Vegan
  • Refined Sugar Free

How-To Recipes

Here's where you'll find my favorite kitchen tips, and DIY recipes for items you might otherwise buy at the store, made for less!

  • Pecans scattered on a sheet of parchment paper.
    Candied Maple Pecans
  • Latte topped with whipped cream and a dulce de leche drizzle.
    Dulce de Leche Latte
  • Baked scones cooling on a wire rack.
    How to Freeze Scones
  • Vanilla sugar in a glass container with a label.
    Vanilla Sugar Recipe (4 Easy Ways!)

See more how-to recipes →

my favorite

Cakes and Cupcakes

From full-sized layer cakes to mini cakes, bundt cakes, and cupcakes - if it's frosted, you'll find it here! Cakes made from scratch are always worth the effort.

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  • Chocolate financiers cooling on a wire rack.
    Chocolate Financiers
  • Close up of a chocolate cake that's been partially sliced.
    Best Chocolate Fudge Cake
  • Irish coffee cake with a slice removed.
    Irish Coffee Cake
  • Three cupcakes with orange frosting topped with chocolate webs.
    Halloween Spider Web Cupcakes (gluten-free option)

Cookies

You can't go wrong with homemade cookies! If you like your cookies soft and chewy, you've come to the right place.

  • Cookies cooling on a parchment-lined baking sheet over a wire rack.
    White Chocolate Peppermint Cookies
  • Close up of almond Florentine cookies drizzled with dark chocolate.
    Almond Florentines (Lace Cookies)
  • Cookies stacked on a metal grater. One cookie is cut in half so you can see the peanut butter cup in the center.
    Peanut butter cup stuffed chocolate chip cookies {gluten-free option}
  • Overhead view of a chocolate chip cookie cake baked in a skillet, with a linen and serving spatula to the side.
    Birthday chocolate chip cookie cake {gluten-free}

See more cookie recipes →


Beverages

It's not all about the baked goods around here. Whether you're looking to DIY your favorite Starbucks drink or mix up a classy cocktail, I've got just the recipe for you.

  • A coconut latte on a small white plate, served with graham cracker cookies.
    Coconut Latte
  • A skinny mojito in a tall glass tumbler, surrounded by a cocktail muddler, lime wedges, and fresh mint.
    Skinny Mojito
  • A margarita in a lowball glass, garnished with tajin and jalapeno slices.
    Skinny Spicy Margarita
  • A Baileys latte made in a clear mug, topped with chocolate shavings.
    Baileys Latte

See more drink recipes →

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Hey There - I'm Alex!

 Thanks for stopping by! Here's what you can expect to find on Bright-Eyed Baker: lots of baked goods and other sweets made from scratch, plus the occasional coffee recipe, mixed drink, or kitchen how-to post. My goal is to show you that from-scratch baking - gluten-free, dairy-free, or otherwise - doesn't have to be intimidating, no matter how busy life gets. Learn more about me.

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Reader Favorites
  • Simple syrup in a glass jar, with a cup of brown sugar in the background.
    Brown Sugar Simple Syrup
  • Iced latte in a clear tumbler with a metal straw.
    Easy Iced Spanish Latte
  • Espresso martini garnished with coffee beans and a bottle of Baileys in the background.
    Baileys Irish Cream Espresso Martini
  • Front view of a hand holding a jar of caramel sauce against a light pink background.
    DIY: Caramel sauce with milk (no butter, no cream)
  • A serving of pear crumble in a shallow bowl, topped with ice cream.
    Easy Pear Crumble
  • Lemon peel candy on a safety grater with a knife and fresh lemon slices.
    DIY: Candied Lemon Peel
  • Close up of a muffin with the paper liner partially removed and bananas in the background.
    Easy Banana Protein Muffins
  • Carmel being stirred into an iced coffee against a grey backdrop.
    Easy caramel iced coffee
Seasonal Favorites

Citrus Recipes

  • A fully assembled Disaronno sour with a frothy top, garnished with a cocktail cherry and lemon twist.
    Disaronno Sour (Amaretto Sour Cocktail)
  • Overhead view of strips of candied orange peel on a safety grater, surrounded by more oranges and peel cuttings.
    DIY: Candied Orange Peel
  • Overhead view of muffins on mini plates, surrounded by fresh lemons and poppy seeds.
    Glazed Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins {gluten-free option}
  • Juice shots surrounded by ingredients against a grey background.
    Ginger turmeric shots {refined sugar-free}
  • A cucumber mule served in a rocks glass with a cucumber ribbon.
    Fresh Cucumber Mule (Moscow Mule Recipe)
  • A cupcake with a bowl of orange-infused sparkling sugar in the background.
    Chocolate Orange Cupcakes
  • A bundt cake made with kumquats on a wire rack, partially sliced.
    Kumquat Cake
  • Candied kumquats in a glass jar with a small metal spoon.
    DIY: Candied Kumquats

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